Author: | William Gwee Thian Hock | ISBN: | 9781462913008 |
Publisher: | Tuttle Publishing | Publication: | August 15, 2006 |
Imprint: | Tuttle Publishing | Language: | English |
Author: | William Gwee Thian Hock |
ISBN: | 9781462913008 |
Publisher: | Tuttle Publishing |
Publication: | August 15, 2006 |
Imprint: | Tuttle Publishing |
Language: | English |
This dictionary documents the vast storehouse of unusual words, phrases, idioms and expressions used by Baba Chinese communities in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and elsewhere. It aims to help younger Babas learn and maintain this unique language. An introduction to the language, a glossary and notes on cherki (a popular Baba game) are also included.
This dictionary documents the vast storehouse of unusual words, phrases, idioms and expressions used by Baba Chinese communities in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and elsewhere. It aims to help younger Babas learn and maintain this unique language. An introduction to the language, a glossary and notes on cherki (a popular Baba game) are also included.